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mm fffv pjjj wsu denied . . . Wildcats come too ready to play. See sports page 8 Monday, November 18, 1996 Coca-Cola pours drinks, money into WSU Volume 59. Number 33 By Alisa C. Rasmussen news editor-Signpost One small step for a large corporation, one giant leap for Weber State University's contribution fund, and it's all found in the red and white Coca-Cola can. "What we've done is we' ve given Coca-Cola exclusive pouring rights for the next 10 years," said Craige Hall, associate vice president to the physical facilities on campus. "It's an agreement that gives Coca-Cola exclusive rights on syrup forfountain-type drinks." This means Coca-Cola has the sole right to distribute their product in fountain drink form at any conces Most WSU freshmen homegrown Ulahns By Leona J. Christensen campus affairs editor- Signposr Some students came to Weber State University because it was close to home. Others came for one of the academic programs. Whatever the reason, they all came to begin their freshman year of college at WSU. "Students come to WSU because they are seeking a quality undergraduate education. They come seeking a particular major. We offer several that are sought after by students such as health professions, applied science, criminal justice and education. The advantages are small class size and interacting w ith professors raiher than a teaching assistance." said Registrar Winslovv Hurst. Two WSU freshmen said they were drawn to the university by some of the outstanding programs offered here. WSU services displayed By Barbie Sunderland staff wrher-Signpost Current and future students of Weber State University will now have a chance to learn more about some of the services WSU has to offer. WSU is hosting its first-ever College. Careers and Scholarship Showcase tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Displays, workshops and advice will be available at various locations on campus throughout the day, including both all-day and set timed activities scheduled at 45-minute intervals. "We hope to acquaint students with our colleges, programs and the fact there is a central place to go to access scholarship informa inside post editorial see page 4 sion that WSU takes part in, including the Gallery and the Dee Events Center. Hall emphasized that non-Coke drinkers won't have to worry about having to change their drinking habits while on the WSU campus. "This deal will have no effect on the vending machines and canned products," Hall said. "Those will stay the same, so students will still have the variety of choosing what they want to drink." Hall added that the situation for students will be about the same. "I doubt there will be a problem, with availability of products other than Coca-Cola," Hall said. "All of the other regular distributors will still "I came to Weber for the dental hygiene program. 1 have heard from a lot of people that WSU's prograrh is one of the best," said Amanda Deppe, a freshman from Nampa. Idaho. Anita Jewell came to WSU not only for an academic program, but because she received financial incentive."I came to Weber because I received an academic scholarship. 1 was also interested in the radiology program," said Jewell, a freshman from West Jordan. The typical Weber State University freshman tends to be Caucasian, from a high school in Weber or Dav is county, with a 338 GPA and a 21 composite ACT score according to institutional researcher Brian L. Shuppy. Each year the budget and institu-See Freshmen page 3 tion," said Jackie Cutler, scholarship supervisor. High school students from around the area have been invited to participate. Cutler said the showcase will also give current students a chance to explore the services WSU has to offer. The idea of the campus wide showcase came from Cutler, who wanted to educate students about WSU's scholarship resources. Students searching for scholarships have new resources to help in expediting the process and making it less frustrating, according to Cutler. Scholarship workshops will be offered in Stewart Library Room See Showcase page 3 a&e see page 5 be available, except in the fountain drinks." The agreement will bring WSU $750,000 over the 10-year period. "On an annual basis, that's a $40,000 minimum," Hall said. The money will go toward programs and departments designated by Coca-Cola. "They'll keep track of where the money is going, and Coca-Cola will be honored as a large donor," Hall said. "In the past, Coca-Cola was recognized as a donor for programs like ice hockey, the rodeo club and a lot of others." Coca-Cola will also be giving $15,000 a year for advertising rights at games all over campus. Other than rv5 ' 2 Stretch! The Big Wrigg shows great form on a breakaway basket against BC Bosnia Thrusday at the Dee Events Center. The Wildcats clawed BC Bosnia 93 to 72. WSU's next game will be against Pepperdine, Friday at 7 p.m. in the Dee Events Center. SportS see page 6 their ad rights at games, Coca-Cola will be given regular advertising opportunities that other distributors have on campus. Hall said Pepsi and Coca-Cola were the two major competitors in the bid for pouring rights, but Coca-Cola gave the highest and most acceptable bid. "They entered into an agreement with the university and gave what they expected from Weber State University and then we gave them what expectations we had," Hall said. "This deal gives us a lot of incentives, as I'm sure it does Coca-Cola. For us, it's an opportunity to see what's available money-wise." It's a win-win situation,'Hall said. V 1 J. the Other Side . see page - t- T w - . - - - "We'll get financial support and Coca-Cola will have exclusive rights on campus," Hall said. The bottling company's most recent contribution to WSU was $100,000 towardanew scoreboard in the Dee Events Center. 'Their name is on the top, as would Pepsi's have been, had they gotten the bid," Hall said. "They will still advertise and pay independently for any advertising on the scoreboard." Coca-Cola Bottling Company will be able to renew after the 10-year period is up. "But, we don't guarantee anything," Hall said. "Again, we'll be looking for the best bid out of whoever is competing." jhi. artt 8 classifieds . see page 7

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mm fffv pjjj wsu denied . . . Wildcats come too ready to play. See sports page 8 Monday, November 18, 1996 Coca-Cola pours drinks, money into WSU Volume 59. Number 33 By Alisa C. Rasmussen news editor-Signpost One small step for a large corporation, one giant leap for Weber State University's contribution fund, and it's all found in the red and white Coca-Cola can. "What we've done is we' ve given Coca-Cola exclusive pouring rights for the next 10 years," said Craige Hall, associate vice president to the physical facilities on campus. "It's an agreement that gives Coca-Cola exclusive rights on syrup forfountain-type drinks." This means Coca-Cola has the sole right to distribute their product in fountain drink form at any conces Most WSU freshmen homegrown Ulahns By Leona J. Christensen campus affairs editor- Signposr Some students came to Weber State University because it was close to home. Others came for one of the academic programs. Whatever the reason, they all came to begin their freshman year of college at WSU. "Students come to WSU because they are seeking a quality undergraduate education. They come seeking a particular major. We offer several that are sought after by students such as health professions, applied science, criminal justice and education. The advantages are small class size and interacting w ith professors raiher than a teaching assistance." said Registrar Winslovv Hurst. Two WSU freshmen said they were drawn to the university by some of the outstanding programs offered here. WSU services displayed By Barbie Sunderland staff wrher-Signpost Current and future students of Weber State University will now have a chance to learn more about some of the services WSU has to offer. WSU is hosting its first-ever College. Careers and Scholarship Showcase tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Displays, workshops and advice will be available at various locations on campus throughout the day, including both all-day and set timed activities scheduled at 45-minute intervals. "We hope to acquaint students with our colleges, programs and the fact there is a central place to go to access scholarship informa inside post editorial see page 4 sion that WSU takes part in, including the Gallery and the Dee Events Center. Hall emphasized that non-Coke drinkers won't have to worry about having to change their drinking habits while on the WSU campus. "This deal will have no effect on the vending machines and canned products," Hall said. "Those will stay the same, so students will still have the variety of choosing what they want to drink." Hall added that the situation for students will be about the same. "I doubt there will be a problem, with availability of products other than Coca-Cola," Hall said. "All of the other regular distributors will still "I came to Weber for the dental hygiene program. 1 have heard from a lot of people that WSU's prograrh is one of the best," said Amanda Deppe, a freshman from Nampa. Idaho. Anita Jewell came to WSU not only for an academic program, but because she received financial incentive."I came to Weber because I received an academic scholarship. 1 was also interested in the radiology program," said Jewell, a freshman from West Jordan. The typical Weber State University freshman tends to be Caucasian, from a high school in Weber or Dav is county, with a 338 GPA and a 21 composite ACT score according to institutional researcher Brian L. Shuppy. Each year the budget and institu-See Freshmen page 3 tion," said Jackie Cutler, scholarship supervisor. High school students from around the area have been invited to participate. Cutler said the showcase will also give current students a chance to explore the services WSU has to offer. The idea of the campus wide showcase came from Cutler, who wanted to educate students about WSU's scholarship resources. Students searching for scholarships have new resources to help in expediting the process and making it less frustrating, according to Cutler. Scholarship workshops will be offered in Stewart Library Room See Showcase page 3 a&e see page 5 be available, except in the fountain drinks." The agreement will bring WSU $750,000 over the 10-year period. "On an annual basis, that's a $40,000 minimum," Hall said. The money will go toward programs and departments designated by Coca-Cola. "They'll keep track of where the money is going, and Coca-Cola will be honored as a large donor," Hall said. "In the past, Coca-Cola was recognized as a donor for programs like ice hockey, the rodeo club and a lot of others." Coca-Cola will also be giving $15,000 a year for advertising rights at games all over campus. Other than rv5 ' 2 Stretch! The Big Wrigg shows great form on a breakaway basket against BC Bosnia Thrusday at the Dee Events Center. The Wildcats clawed BC Bosnia 93 to 72. WSU's next game will be against Pepperdine, Friday at 7 p.m. in the Dee Events Center. SportS see page 6 their ad rights at games, Coca-Cola will be given regular advertising opportunities that other distributors have on campus. Hall said Pepsi and Coca-Cola were the two major competitors in the bid for pouring rights, but Coca-Cola gave the highest and most acceptable bid. "They entered into an agreement with the university and gave what they expected from Weber State University and then we gave them what expectations we had," Hall said. "This deal gives us a lot of incentives, as I'm sure it does Coca-Cola. For us, it's an opportunity to see what's available money-wise." It's a win-win situation,'Hall said. V 1 J. the Other Side . see page - t- T w - . - - - "We'll get financial support and Coca-Cola will have exclusive rights on campus," Hall said. The bottling company's most recent contribution to WSU was $100,000 towardanew scoreboard in the Dee Events Center. 'Their name is on the top, as would Pepsi's have been, had they gotten the bid," Hall said. "They will still advertise and pay independently for any advertising on the scoreboard." Coca-Cola Bottling Company will be able to renew after the 10-year period is up. "But, we don't guarantee anything," Hall said. "Again, we'll be looking for the best bid out of whoever is competing." jhi. artt 8 classifieds . see page 7